De’Andre Hunter to Los Angeles Lakers
Atlanta Hawks Receive: G/F Malik Beasley, 2024 First-Round Pick (LAC via LAL), 2025 Second-Round Pick (LAC via LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F De’Andre Hunter
By contrast, this is another straight salary dump. The Atlanta Hawks are trading De’Andre Hunter for Malik Beasley’s expiring contract.
With that said, Beasley could be a good addition to this team. The Hawks could use a guard who functions as a shooting specialist.
That would make it easier for them to stagger Trae Young and Dejounte Murray. Beasley qualifies.
On the other hand, he didn’t seem to be enough for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. Eventually, Beasley fell out of their playoff rotation.
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We wouldn’t expect Hunter to do the same. The Lakers have been targeting young, undervalued players in recent seasons. Could Hunter be their next acquisition?
If the Hawks want to dump his salary, it’s possible.